What happens when religion claims it can “cure” someone’s sexuality? In this candid conversation, Mike and Scott tackle the harmful myth of “praying the gay away.” From personal stories of identity struggles to the church’s predatory tactics, they explore why these claims persist, the real damage they cause, and how patriarchy and religious dogma still…
In this Pride Month episode of Ask An Atheist from Atheistville, Scott and I explore the emotional and psychological struggle of being gay while growing up in a religious environment that often condemns your very identity. We unpack the internal conflict of wanting community and spirituality, while simultaneously being told you’re broken, sinful, or unwelcome….
What’s it like to grow up in the conservative American South as both bisexual and atheist? In this powerful and deeply personal interview, [Guest Name] shares his journey of hiding two core parts of his identity to survive in a community steeped in religious and cultural expectations. From navigating small-town churches to staying silent about…
In this episode of Ask an Atheist, we sit down with Scott, a divorced father of two, and a proud Southerner who grew up in deeply religious Alabama. But his story takes some unexpected turns. After years of faith, Scott left religion behind. And later in life, he came out as bisexual. We talk about…
